The Depths: Lightroot Survey
Side Adventure| Category | The Depths |
| Region | The Depths |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Steps | 4 |
| Rewards | 4 |
The Depths: Lightroot Survey
Adventure Overview
Robbie at Lookout Landing has been researching the Lightroots in The Depths and their connection to the surface shrines. He wants you to activate at least 30 Lightroots and report back with findings. Each Lightroot banishes Gloom from surrounding areas and reveals the surface map above.
Prerequisites
Speak with Robbie at Lookout Landing or Hateno Ancient Tech Lab
Have descended into The Depths at least once
Rewards
Ancient Hero's Aspect (costume) — after all 120 Lightroots
Robbie's Research Notes (lore)
Zonaite and Crystallized Charges from Lightroot rewards
Depths map expanded
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
1
Get Robbie's Assignment
Speak with Robbie about his research into the Depths. He explains the Lightroot-Shrine connection — each Lightroot's name is an anagram of the shrine above it. He asks you to activate Lightroots systematically.
2
Explore the Depths
Descend into The Depths from any surface chasm. Navigate using the dim light from Brightbloom Seeds and already-activated Lightroots. Mark Lightroots on your map as you find and activate them.
3
Combat the Gloom
Clear Gloom-infected enemies near Lightroots to safely activate them. Bring Sundelion (found in the Sky) to cook Gloom-clearing meals. Avoid standing in Gloom pools — they reduce your maximum hearts.
4
Report Back to Robbie
After activating 30 Lightroots, return to Robbie with your findings. He'll have more research notes based on your exploration data and reward you for your contribution to understanding the Depths.
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